Tekken 6 (Playstation 3)

This game is FANTASTIC in every aspect, providing hours of endless fun and adrenaline rushing excitement. The wake-up games, high/mid/low mixups, sidesteps/movements, the bound system, and just the general gameplay has been intricately woven to form a masterpiece. The Tekken franchise have simply delivered with each addition to its series and this is by no means an exception.

While it is true that we do not see a vast jump in terms of graphical prowess as seen in each iteration of previous Tekken games, the gameplay has by far received an enormous revamp while still keeping the familiar aspects of its previous bretheren, Tekken 5: DR. To the average, inexperienced and casual Tekkenier, such changes go by unnoticed, however, seasoned veterans of the series will discover the enormous steps forward Namco has taken to elevate the Tekken experience. While keeping its familiar arial juggles, movements, and the general game pace, it has put into addition a new systems that completely revolutionarize the series. The bound system for additional combo damage and increased wall carry, the rage system for clutch comebacks, 6 additional playable characters with vastly different martial arts style, and destructable environments that opens up new stages. Such additions is an exciting change to hardcore fans as it opens up whole new strategies and a plethora of options.

Yet, with all the exciting additions to the series, the sad truth is that the casual market, and even "professional" gaming websites, fail to see its achievements and merits. Its become rather trendy to denounce Tekken 6 as a "Tekken 5 game with -slightly- improved graphics". It is true that the Tekken franchise have come a long way since its first iteration, and while it has been known to have excellent graphics for its generation and push its consoles to the limits, such is not a key determinant factor in judging a "fighting" genre.

What's ironic is that for a fighter, Tekken 6 still offers GREAT graphics. Its character models are detailed and the environments are lush and vibrant. While not on par with recent hit releases such as Uncharted 2, Tekken 6 is in my opinion, the best in the graphical department that any fighting genre has to offer.

Admittedly, it is a fact that Tekken did not see a huge upgrade Street Fighter IV received in terms of graphics, but such expectations are unwarranted. In economics we see that the growth rate of developing countries are several times higher than that of the United States. Such logic applies here as well. The Tekken franchise was already pushing the consoles hardware to its limits (albeit, T5:DR could have ran on the PS2), and so naturally it won't see the leaps and bounds Street Fighter received.

In conclusion, the game is by far the best "Tekken" in the franchise and is a must-buy for any fans of the series. While many casual fans of the previous iterations may feel skeptical in purchasing the game, give this a whirl and try delving deep into its mechanics... you'll be in for a surprising treat.

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I have been waiting for this game for a long time, now that it is here I couldn't wait to play it. First things first, this is one of the greatest fighting games of all time when it comes to gameplay. Now as far as the story mode it's a little different but you have to adapt to it. The graphics are great, but the music is awful, but I can look past that.All in all if your a tekken fan you will love this game.

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I just bought this game today and I couldnt wait to get home to play it. What a disapointment and let down this game is.I know fighting games shouldnt be easy but when are they going to release a fighting game that isnt fake. First of all when fighting the computer, the AI characters block everything you dish out,the juggle combos are to much, you cant even fall on the ground before getting half your life taken away from a juggle combo.Most of my favorite characters are now lame, the last guy is a joke.I had to stop playing before I smashed my controller.The only good thing about this game is the graphics and sound, other than that you might as well take the $[...] and wipe with it.

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